Search hotels in Koyasan
Enter your dates to see the latest prices and deals for Koyasan hotels
Filter by:
Star rating
Review score
Koyasan – 13 hotels and places to stay
See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.
高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-
Koyasan
A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.
STEPHANE
Switzerland
Very welcoming monks
The rooms were may more comfortable than expected. This is luxury!
Tasty food
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
1,352 reviews
Price from£789.88per night
高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-
Koyasan
Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- is located in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.
Thomas
United Kingdom
Nice location, but massively over priced for the experience.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
335 reviews
Price from£225.68per night
Guest House hachi hachi
Koyasan
Offering quiet street views, Guest House hachi hachi is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.
Anna
Czech Republic
Lovely and clean traditional Japanese place. Very nice owner who speaks great english, which is not very common in Japan :). Amazing breakfast as well! Highly recommend
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
311 reviews
Price from£74.37per night
Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo
Koyasan
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.
Nynke
Australia
The hospitality and how welcoming the owners are was wonderful!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
560 reviews
Price from£76.93per night
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu
Koyasan
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu is situated in Koyasan, famous as the world headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Pascale
France
Breakfast and dinner with extra charges are proposed during the check-in. Both were very good and tasteful.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
72 reviews
Price from£71.81per night
宿坊 光明院
Koyasan
Situated in Koyasan in the Wakayama region, 宿坊 光明院 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.
Zdenek
Czech Republic
Lifetime experience, so much more that accomodation
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
150 reviews
Price from£159per night
清浄心院
Koyasan
清浄心院 is situated in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Matsushita Park, and 45 km from Itakiso Shrine. It is set 39 km from Tama Museum and features full-day security.
Gabriela
Brazil
Amazing experience!!! There is a heater in the room, so even if you are traveling during the cold season, you can sleep in a heated room. Great typical dinner, and excellent location.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
155 reviews
Price from£186.19per night
高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin-
Koyasan
Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is a historic temple and an accommodation for visitors.
Marc
Netherlands
Very nice ambiance, great hosts
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
515 reviews
Price from£148.74per night
高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-
Koyasan
Situated in Koyasan and only 39 km from Tama Museum, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Bernardb
Australia
The landscape and architecture, the history and spirituality, were all beyond words to describe. Visiting and staying at the temple speaks to why we travel. This place is for those who love to meet and experience other cultures and who want to understand our varied histories.
It's challenging to get to with a few train connections to navigate. If you have a bit of luggage, it's a bit trickier.
Practically, maybe consider taking a bus if you have lots of luggage. The many train connections were a little challenging, but doable.
And practice sitting cross legged on the ground before you go (particularly if you are not that flexible - although they make allowances and will provide chairs.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
620 reviews
Price from£143.61per night
Sojiin
Koyasan
Sojiin, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodation in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan.
Inaki
Switzerland
The possibility of attending the morning ceremony with the monks
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
439 reviews
Price from£262.98per night
What guests said about Koyasan:
- 10Scored 10
The train and cable car were thrilling.
The train and cable car were thrilling. The forest surroundings gave the town a cozy feel and kept the air so fresh.. The English Guide Club provided a very knowledgeable guide, Mayumi. I learned much more than what you find in books. The burial site is really amazing - a must see. There are some great coffee shops too. It's worthy of a repeat visit.
DaryllCanada - 8.0Scored 8.0
This temple is very remote.
This temple is very remote. The area is beautiful and the hiking was great. There is an extra tour option of the cemetery. I thought with the price we were paying that this tour should have been included.AAnonymousUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Pretty town, huge graveyard, worth exploring but just one...
Pretty town, huge graveyard, worth exploring but just one day needed - Either pay for the decent hotels and experience the true temple koyasan experience or book a lodging and explore the area. Our expensive (but cheapest temple room) felt super touristy and set up. Food was awful. - Its pretty long to get there from Osaka also.NicoleUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
I would definitely recommend the experience of staying one...
I would definitely recommend the experience of staying one night at any of the temples and also the Okonuin Night Tour is a real must! Apart from one person and the Guide (Nobu) the staff of Eko-in was somewhat arrogant and be prepared for an uncomfortable and short night, but a delicious and huge dinner and breakfast. The sights and nature are stunning and beautiful, really serene and perfect to contrast the buzz of every big City. We bought the digital Heritage Pass and tool the Limited Express Train to Koya, I would recommend! Apart from the Bus from the Cable Car to our Temple we walked to every sight by foot, since they are not far from each other and the whole town is a complex of a „Sight“. The Tokugawa Mausoleum was especially astonishing, since it’s full of Japanese history. We will absolutely visit Koyasan again, but I would not choose a Templestay again.IvanaAustria - 10Scored 10
Okunoin Cemetery night tour is a must do activity.
Okunoin Cemetery night tour is a must do activity. So much of our understanding of Japanese Buddhism and Koyasan’s role in its history was informed by the monk who was our guide. We checked out Okunoin Temple and the cemetery the next day, too. It is a very special place.
EvelynAustralia - 10Scored 10
It is imperative to stay in a temple - the vegetarian meals...
It is imperative to stay in a temple - the vegetarian meals at our temple were delicious and had many courses. The town has so many temples and good hiking opportunities, we could have stayed longer - but my husband was too much of a foreigner to stay in the temple for two nights. The wonderful Okunoin Cemetery and shrine with an ancient forest was a special treat - we spent an entire morning there, and it was a nice surprise that the buddhist monks take their stewardship of the natural environment so seriously that there is even a forestry department of the temple. Other temples were equally awe-inspiring.SarahUnited States
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Koyasan
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 1,352 reviewsEko-in Temple lodging is a must do. Excellent location to the east of the town opposite the entrance to Oku-no-in Cemetery (recommend the optional evening monks tour). The temple staff were very friendly and informative. The stay included an afternoon meditation session, morning service and the fire ceremony (all a must and a great experience). The delicious evening meal and breakfast were delivered to the room and could be eaten wearing the supplied Yukata. Recommend room with private bathroom.
DarrenLuxembourg - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 311 reviewsWe really liked the guest house hachi hachi. The host is extremely nice and gave us great information about the temples and hiking tours. The rooms are large and the mattresses are comfortable. Everything in the house is very well maintained and clean. The bus stop is only 100 meters from the guest house. It is easy to explore Koyasan on foot from the guest house. It is only about 5 minutes to the Famili Mart.
PhilippeSwitzerland - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 150 reviewsWe really loved our stay in this Komyo-in Temple. We participated in the evening meditation, the morning prayer and fire ceremony. The dinner and the breakfast was very delicious and we were really pleased that during our dinner our bed was prepared for sleep. The location is very nice, it is very close to Okunoin cemetary. This was the highlight of our Japan tour and we really recommend vist Koyasan.
KrisztinaSlovakia - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 919 reviewsStaying here for one night was one of my favorite experiences in my life. Koyasan has a beautiful atmosphere, the temple itself was so calm and peaceful, and the tatami dinner experience in our room was genuinely better than any Michelin star meal. The food (all of it vegetarian Japanese Buddhist cuisine) was incredible. The beds were super comfortable and in general absolutely loved it.
ErifiliUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 593 reviewsunique stay in temple lodging. room was comfortable and food service to the room was added bonus. many small dishes so you got to try a little of everything which I enjoyed. koyasan is a very peaceful location and the gardens and public bath inside jokiin was well maintained and relaxing. the morning prayer was approx 30 minutes and the prayer room is magical!KimberlyCanada
- 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 311 reviewsThe host was incredibly kind and helpful, especially when it came to helping me transport my luggage. Loved the little granola packets for breakfast. Guesthouse is modern, clean, and comfortable. The location is good, very close to Family Mart and late-night restaurants which is convenient, especially since many places around Koyasan close around 6:00 PM!GiulianaUnited States
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 287 reviewsThe monks were so friendly and welcoming. Excellent English was spoken and they were so accommodating and understanding. This was my second trip to Koyasan and it was wonderful to stay in a temple with such rich history. The food was excellent and the bath was wonderful. Being able to participate in the morning ceremony is always such a privilege.
MeganAustralia - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 593 reviewsUnique experience of lodging in a beautiful buddhist temple. The place has a very special atmosphere. The (buddhist vegetarian) dinner and breakfast were rich and very tasty. The staff was super welcoming and friendly. Good onsen bath. Traditional Japanese-style room (tatami mats and futon beds) was really spatious and comfortable.
JuriGermany - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 335 reviewsAmazing Dinner Buddhist vegetarian in a traditional very wonderful setting. Private bath tub in Juinior Suite with view to tres and forest. Morning Prayer and Meditation in temple 7-8 am. Second visit after 7 years - still fascinating and I would return again. It seems to be the most stylish option for temple stay in Koyasan.
ChristinaSwitzerland - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 150 reviewsThe accommodation is great for tourists looking for an authentic Koyasan experience. The lodge is a traditional japanese complex, the room is spacious and included tatami, futon and yukata and there are also two hot tubs, one for men and one for women. Finally, be sure not to miss the two morning ceremonies with the monks
SaccardiItaly - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 307 reviewsA lovely buddhist ryokan style lodge. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was large and the futon beds were very comfy. Amazing veggie 7-course dinner was laid out for us in the evening as well as breakfast. The monk ceremony in the morning was also great to experience.
KatieCanada - 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 1,352 reviewsWe enjoyed the serene and beautiful atmosphere. The meals, morning prayers, and fire ceremony were profound experiences in which we felt fortunate to participate. We were grateful to have had at least one night at Köyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple. Our thanks to the entire community.PamelaItaly
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 72 reviewsIdeally situated directly next to Okunoin. Ryochi was very nice and helpful, he speaks perfect english and communication was easy, which was refreshing in Japan. I slept very well and the fire was very nice to warm up after freezing temperatures exploring Koyasan!MarineFrance
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 919 reviewsTraditional experience, must come with open mind and heart and not expecting western accommodations. The dinner was one of the best meals of our lives, an adventure as beautiful as the route to Koyasan :) strongly recommend the ajikan meditationBBrettUnited States
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 231 reviewsThe sunrise chanting service by the monks was wonderful; beautiful temple; wonderful location with many attractions within walking distance. Loved the traditional Japanese pajamas and robe they furnished to guests.JanetUnited States
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 546 reviewsThe family room is spacious, very clean and very quiet. The location is right in the middle between Koyasan station and Okunoin Mae. The owner couple were very nice.YiUnited States
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 129 reviewsAmazing temple and garden in a great location. The vegetarian meals were delicious! 😍 Koyasan is truly a special placeStellaItaly
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 155 reviewsI liked the experience of staying in a Buddhist temple and sharing morning prayer.
LilianaUnited States - From £297.49 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 621 reviewsBeautiful temple and garden, tasteful meals, welcoming monks.
HelenaIsrael - From £1,119.07 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 439 reviewsPerfect stay for anyone visiting mount koyasanJoeJapan
Research, refine and make plans for your whole trip
Hotels in Kobe
Find more hotels in a city close to Kobe.
Hotels in Wakayama
Extend your search and explore the surrounding area.
Hotels in Kinki
Extend your search and explore the surrounding area.
Hotels near Kansai International Airport
Perfect for a late arrival or early departure.
Hotels near Itami Airport
Perfect for a late arrival or early departure.
Hotels in Tokyo
Discover another destination in Japan.
